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Articles related to "Primates"
The Controversy Continues....... Sensationalism at some of its best. The unconscionable attempt to use scare tactics and biased reporting to promote a select group of peoples' beliefs on a nation. primates • macaques • private caretaking of primates • questionable zoo practices
Endangered Primates in Vietnam The chance of long term survival for a critically endangered species, the Grey-shanked Douc, went up by around 1/6th with discovery of group estimated at 180 animals. critically endangered primates • vietnam • deforestation • grey shanked douc langur • habitat protection
Language in Primates Non-human primates' capability for language is a result of their motivation, which lies in the importance of protection, social status, and for teaching skills. language • primate • communication • animal • language capability
The Top 25 Most Endangered Primates Endangered primate conservation specialists use the list to raise awareness and to monitor progress in each species' recovery. Five species are only recently discovered. endangered primate conservation • lemurs • african colobus monkeys • asian langurs and gibbons • latin american spider monkeys
Are Humans Omnivores? Is there a such thing as a true omnivore? How do you classify animals as herbivores, carnivores, granivores, fructivores or omnivores? Are humans really omnivores? digestive tract • teeth • carnivore • herbivore • granivore
Birth time decides the mating seasonality in primates Birth of primates related to seasonal influences. primates • sichuan golden monkeys • birth • seasonality
Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection. brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • habitat protection
Congo Fighting Affects Gorillas Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population. mountain gorilla • endangered primate • gorilla killings • poaching • illegal charcoal trade
Gorillas - Central Africa Finding gorillas in the dense jungles of Central Africa. gorillas • primates • central africa • gorilla • silverback
Lighting for Primates Use of lighting to benefit primates as well as other animals/birds/people. primates. lighting
Operant Conditioning in Managing Diabetes in Primates Ways in which primates may be taught by using non-invasive methods. operant conditioning • primates • diabetes • insulin • non-invasive methods
Planting for Primates Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants. primate • monkey • permaculture • edible plants
Primate Books - Part 1 A list of primate books I have in my personal library with a brief description of each title. primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
Primate Books - Part 2 Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library. primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
Primate Care Book Review This is an excellent reference book for the new primate caretaker, as well as the experienced primate keeper, to use as a handy guide. primates • monkeys • apes • simian society of america
Primate Facilities A simple look at housing facilities for primates. primates • monkeys • apes • housing
Primate Problems Baboons are playful, funny, and adorable animals when viewed in our zoos. Happily playing with their young, they seem to be a very peaceful kind of creature. In the wild in some countries however, the baboon population is beginning to get a reputation as a menace and a danger to people and animals alike. baboon • primate • kill • attack • people
The Great Primate Debates - Part 1 Controversy abounds when it comes to monkeys in the private sector. This series of articles addresses some of those issues. monkeys • captivity • debate
The Great Primate Debates - Part 2 Monkeys and Kids are not usually a good combination. primates • monkeys
The Great Primate Debates - Part 3 One's person's insight in regards to the great controversy over non-human primates being kept in private caretaking situations. monkeys • apes • captivity
The Social Role of Infants in Human and Non-Human Primates Although many implicitly believe in the naked, a-social innocence of the newborn, infants occupy an important social role from the moment of birth. Their participation in this role has significant consequences not only on their own development, but also on the continuing development and social value of their caretakers. infants • newborns • social roles • primates • non-human
Thumb-sized Primates and Snakes with Legs! The recent discovery of thumb-sized primates and fossil snakes are helping scientists redefine the evolution of animals. primates • snakes • evolution • discoveries • fossils
Videos including Primate Segments Six videos with interesting segments on primates are described in brief here. zoos • primates • videos
Why Not Possess a Personal Primate - Part 1 The negative side to primates in captivity situations. primates • monkeys as pets • biting
Why Not Possess A Personal Primate - Part 2 Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate. primate • monkey • ape
A Tribute To Willow This article pays tribute to the grace bestowed on us by having known Willow. primate • monkey
Captivating Capuchins - Part 1 A vivid description of the various species of capuchin monkeys. monkey • primate • capuchin
Conditioned Behavior and Variable Reinforcement Positive training techniques for primates and other animals. primate • conditioned behavior • variable reinforcement training
Emergency Preparedness A basic plan to care for your monkey in the case of an emergency. monkey • primate • emergency
Enrichment Ideas - Part 1 A plethora of ideas to make life in captivity more interesting for primates. enrichment • primate • monkey • apes
Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 1 Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk. formula • non-human primate infants
Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 2 (Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk.) formula • non-human primate infants
The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding in non-human primates. formula • non-human primate infants
Willow Wisp The ongoing saga of co-habitating with a non-human primate (monkey). Part 2 primate • monkey
A Tribute to Lu Hall Remembering Lu Hall, a wonderful woman who cared deeply about primates. lu hall • memorial • primates
Book Review - "Bringing Up Ziggy" An enlightening journey into the lives of a special wonam, her family and a capuchin monkey named Ziggy. primates • capuchin monkey • helping hands
Book Review - "Next of Kin" A thirty year journey in the life of Washoe, the signing chimpanzee. primates • chimpanzees • sign language
Captivating Capuchins - Part 2 The pleasures and perils of sleeping with Mookie and Milo. primates • monkeys • capuchin monkey • capuchin monkeys • monkeys as pets
Controversy Abounds - Where Do You Stand? Thoughts on where to draw the line in the entertainment industry, especially using primates. primates in entertainment • chimpanzees • orangutans
Enrichment Ideas - Part 2 More enrichment ideas for primates. primates • monkeys • apes • enrichment
Goodies Up for Grabs A few money saving ideas to make at home. primates • homemade items • play dough • wipes • fruit leather
Harry Harlow Experimental psychologist Harry Harlow spent 40 years studying love, attachment, isolation and more in a primatology lab. harry harlow • primates • psychology • behavior • experiments
Marmosets and Tamarins (Part Four) Ongoing series about small primates primates • callitrichidae • marmoset • tamarin
Marmosets and Tamarins (Part One) A basic introduction to the smallest of the primates species. primates • callitrichidae • marmoset • tamarin
Marmosets and Tamarins (Part Three) Ongoing series about small primates primates • callitrichidae • marmoset • tamarin |
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